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DESIGNCAST | Meetings | DGDC Jun 08, 2022

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Rethinking Your Meetings! Did you know workers lose nearly three hours per week to UNNECESSARY meetings!
This results in FRAGMENTED schedules and video fatigue.

Meetings are one of the biggest time sinks in organizations today. They consistently sabotage employees' productivity--especially in our new era of hybrid work. Why? They've become the cause for many other activities--coffee chats, brainstorming, happy hours, and more. Research by Harvard Business School professors found that as the pandemic unfolded, employees added 13 percent more meetings to their calendars.

In this episode, the gang reviews an awesome article with tips and suggestions to help you rescue you and your team from meeting chaos!

DESIGNCAST | Hot Takes | DGDC Apr 25, 2022

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We thought it was time for an honest-to-goodness, no holds bar, Hot Takes Episode. And there was no shortage of fun topics to debate! We definitely had a lot of fun recording this one!

DESIGNCAST | Get a Grip | DGDC Mar 16, 2022

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Are you juggling multiple clients, falling behind on projects, and can’t figure out how to escape? Feels like we are all in the same boat lately, continually in the heat of the moment, catching up on emails, project changes, and never-ending zoom meetings. It’s time to get a grip, the DGDC team is here to help!

We discuss organization tools and tips, job tracking software pros and cons, setting reminders, and knowing when to say no!

DESIGNCAST | Design Trends 2022 | DGDC Jan 31, 2022

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Here it is! Our predictions for Design Trends of 2022! We even prepared a Companion PDF to follow along with!

Download our Companion PDF Here!

DESIGNCAST | Holiday Gift Guide 2021 | DGDC Dec 07, 2021

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Our annual review of great gifts for designers! Nick, Mikelle, and Jordan go over their wishlists for the holidays!

To make things super festive and easy this year, we have two useful tools to make this a joyous holiday experience!

One, Download Our Companion Guide including all the links!

Second, you can WATCH the Video Companion on our YouTube channel!

Cheers and Happy Holidays!

-Nick, Mikelle & Jordan

TEST PILOTS | How Creatives Can Manage Mental Health Part 2 | DGDC Nov 22, 2021

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As a designer in a fast-paced and demanding position, it can be tempting to let your mental health take a back seat during stressful periods. However, those are the moments when it becomes even more important to exercise proper discipline.

Mike, Rubaie, Steven, and Narek discuss how stress and work affect their mental health, as well as their process for staying in a positive mindset. They speak with Francisco Reyes Jr, also known as “Nevermade”, about his battles with mental health and depression, as well as with Mitch Goldstein about a “Maker’s Mindset” and why it’s important to allow yourself to feel a full range of emotions as a creative.

DESIGNCAST | You're Hired | DGDC Nov 01, 2021

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The job market is hot right now, making this a perfect time to advance your career. Employers are struggling to find and hire great talent—and as a result, they are offering increasing pay, perks, and opportunities. In this episode, the gang reveals their best tips to increase your odds of landing that new job, helping you take advantage of the tight job market to grow in your job and get on a path to your best professional success.

DESIGNCAST | Handling Impatient Clients | DGDC Sep 27, 2021

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We've all been there before. A frantic call, late in the day, from a client in desperate need of a rush job. Don't panic, we've got you covered. NIck, Mikelle, and Jordan discuss some tactical maneuvers to help you navigate these rough seas! We go over setting better expectations upfront, avoiding knee-jerk reactions, and even "homework" you can give your client to hopefully avoid future "red-alert" situations!

Plus, we have a fantastic Listener Question as well!

Designcast | The Solo Entrepreneur - Jason Craig | DGDC Aug 23, 2021

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In this episode, the gang chats with designer Jason Craig, all about working autonomously in the design industry. It's a round-table discussion about working on your own as a solo entrepreneur. We compare notes on keeping the momentum going, initiating new business and endeavors, plus some fun questions we can all participate in.

Jason specifically talks about being a solo entrepreneur in his town and what inspires him to be so motivated and enthusiastic all while running a design business. Some highlights include:

How he plants the seeds for his own future
Making cool events because there are no cool events
Being from a small town has its advantages
How anyone can set up monthly networking events in their town.

You can check out Jason at the following links:

Website

Instagram

This episode is sponsored by Skillshare. To take advantage of our promotion, click here or go to:

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Designcast | Designers & Content Strategists - Jim Morris | DGDC Aug 04, 2021

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In this episode, we are joined by Jim Morris, author of "BADVERTISING: An Exposé of Insipid, Insufferable, Ineffective Advertising." We discuss the ongoing struggles of Designers and Content Strategists, trying to work together in both agencies and design firms. Jim shares his 20+ years of experience, highlighting everything from common failures to hugely successful working relations.

Be sure to follow him on LINKEDIN here. (@tagline-jim-morris)

This episode is sponsored by Skillshare. To take advantage of our promotion, click here or go to:

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